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Frontiers of the Roman Empire visithadrianswall.co.uk inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2005 Contents The edge of the Roman Empire... 2 Roman Heritage in Hadrian’s Wall Country 4 Walking and cycling Hadrian’s Wall 14 Getting around Hadrian’s Wall 16 Fit for an Emperor! 18 What to do & help to do them 20 Accommodation rating schemes 28 Accommodation entries 31 Section One Tyneside to 32 Section Two Hexham to Brampton 38 Section Three Brampton to Ravenglass 50

List of advertisers 62 Support the Wall 64 Hadrian’s Wall Country competition 65

Important note: You are strongly advised to double check prices, dates etc before making final arrangements. All liability for loss, disappointment, negligence or damage caused by reliance on information contained in this publication is hereby excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. © Crown Copyright and database right 2013. All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100024900.

Photo credits: Roger Clegg, Graeme Peacock, Andrew Heptinstall, Tourism, NewcastleGateshead Initiative, English Heritage, The Vindolanda Trust, Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums and Cass Gilbert/Sustrans Front cover: Main image - Housestead Crags, Hadrian’s Wall Insets from left to right - , Long Byres at Talkin Tarn and Tea Room

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P P The edge of the Roman Empire... Hadrian’s Wall Country

Britain’s greatest Roman monument, Hadrian’s Wall, was built on orders of the Emperor, to define and control the empire’s northern edge - an empire that stretched across Europe, the Middle East and northern Africa. Evidence suggests Hadrian inspected work on the Wall in AD122. For almost 2,000 years, the Wall has stood as a symbol of power and might. Today Hadrian’s Wall is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Frontiers of the Roman Empire, one of the largest in the world. Were you coming from the north 2,000 years ago, you would have received a rather cool reception. Safe to say your welcome will be a lot warmer and friendlier nowadays. For 80 miles, Hadrian’s Wall stretches across northern England, from coast to coast, crossing dramatic countryside and cosmopolitan cities alike. Along its course you will find a wealth of Roman heritage, to explore and enjoy, in a variety of dynamic ways. Modern museums and galleries tell stories through state of the art interpretation and displays, archaeology in action with live digs and excavations, full scale reconstructions and re-enactments bringing the Roman frontier to life, and of course Roman remains, from parts of the Wall itself to precious treasures found in the World Heritage Site. Hadrian’s Wall Country has more: spectacular coastlines, breathtaking countryside, picturesque villages, short ambles or epic treks, easy bike rides or challenging cycles, things to see and do whatever the weather, and lovely places to stay, which when combined with the unique history and heritage, make for a super holiday. This guide will provide you with an introduction to Hadrian’s Wall Country, and help with your planning and booking. Please use it together with the 2014 Hadrian’s Wall Country Map and the website visithadrianswall.co.uk Housesteads Roman Fort © Roger Clegg and you’ll have all you need for the perfect Roman holiday!

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Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum

Overlooking the River Tyne at South Shields, Arbeia Roman Fort is Segedunum – meaning ‘Strong Fort’ - was built to guard the eastern an important part in the Hadrian’s Wall story. Built around AD160, end of Hadrian’s Wall, and once housed 600 Roman soldiers. It stood Arbeia was an active garrison that guarded the shipping routes to for almost 300 years as a symbol of Roman rule and a bastion against Hadrian’s Wall and became the military supply base for its 17 Forts. barbarian attack. The museum, which celebrated its 60th year in 2013, houses some Now, Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum at Wallsend is the of the remains that have been found since excavations began in most excavated fort along Hadrian’s Wall, where visitors can see the late 1800’s. There are impressive full-scale reconstructions at foundations of many buildings and part of the Wall itself. Highlights Arbeia, including the West Gate, the Commanding Officer’s house of the museum include the only reconstructed Roman Bath House and a barrack block. These reconstructions show the scale of Roman in the UK and a 35 metre high viewing tower providing outstanding military architecture and highlight the very different living conditions views across this World Heritage Site. of all ranks. Arbeia has one of the finest collections of finds from Hadrian’s Wall in the East - explore the Wall on Tyneside. Roman Britain, and more objects are being uncovered each year, as archaeologists continue to excavate this fascinating site.

Open: 1 Apr-29 Sep Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 2pm-5pm, Open: See the website for up-to-date details. 30 Sept-31 Mar closed Admission: See the website for up-to-date details. Admission: FREE T: +44 (0)191 236 9347 W: segedunumromanfort.org.uk T: +44 (0)191 456 1369 W: arbeiaromanfort.org.uk E: [email protected] f facebook.com/arbeiaromanfort t @arbeiaromanfort f facebook.com//segedunum t @SegedunumFort

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Great North Museum: Hancock Corbridge Roman Town

The museum features a large scale interactive model of Hadrian’s Not all of the sites on the frontier were heavily guarded fortresses. Wall and is Europe’s only venue with objects from every major Roman Corbridge was a supply base and bustling town where the soldiers site on the frontier. and civilians could pick up food and provisions. Visit today and you Star objects include an inscription stone that provides conclusive proof can see the military granaries and walk along a Roman high street. In that the Wall was built on the orders of Emperor Hadrian, unique the museum marvel at the remains of life in the Roman town. Perhaps carvings depicting the popular Roman god Mithras, and the gold the most famous find is the Corbridge Roman Hoard, a time capsule Aemelia Ring - believed to be the earliest Christian artefact found in of information which contains armour, weapons and trinkets. Roman Britain. Visitors can also add their name to a stone on a virtual In 2014, Corbridge Roman Town celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hadrian’s Wall. the Corbridge Hoard’s discovery so it is the perfect time to come and Hadrian’s Wall in the East - explore the Wall on Tyneside. discover what it can tell us about life on the frontier. 5 minutes from Haymarket Metro

Open: Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm and Sun- 11am -4pm Open: 1 Apr-30 Sep, daily 10am-6pm; 1 Oct-2 Nov, daily 10am-5pm; Admission: FREE 3 Nov-15 Feb, daily 10am-4pm; 16 Feb-20 Feb, daily 10am-4pm; T: +44 (0)191 222 6765 W: greatnorthmuseum.org.uk 21 Feb-29 Mar, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm; 24-26 Dec, 31 Dec, 1 Jan Closed Admission: adult £5.60, concessions £5.00, children £3.40, Under 5s & EH members FREE T: +44 (0)1434 632349 W: english-heritage.org.uk/corbridge f facebook.com/greatnorthmuseum t @GNM_Hancock f facebook.com/corbridgeromantown t EHHadriansWall

6 7 Chesters Roman Fort Housesteads Roman Fort

Nestled in a beautiful riverside location, it’s not hard to see why Housesteads is the most iconic of all the Wall sites. The views and Chesters was a good spot for the Romans to set up a base. Our Roman remains are spectacular. Delve into the Fort’s story and see Museum houses a fascinating collection of finds from John Clayton, a stunning collection of artefacts. A CGI film flies through time and who was a keen Victorian antiquarian and ‘saviour of the Wall’. If reconstructs Housesteads before your very eyes. it wasn’t for him, this ancient monument would not exist as it does Get up close and personal with real Roman objects and marvel today. See Roman belt buckles, shoes and a bronze bucket used to outside at the fort. It’s one of the best preserved in the country with measure out a soldier’s weekly grain allowance. ancient draining and heating systems and latrines (aka communal toilets). You can’t help but wonder; how did they build this? All the New for 2014: come and see the amazing way up here? Almost 2000 years ago? It still amazes us every day. Eagle created from the bronze coins discovered in Coventina’s Well.

Open: 1 Apr-30 Sep, daily 10am-6pm; 1 Oct-2 Nov, daily 10am-5pm; Open: 1 Apr-30 Sep, daily 10am-6pm; 1 Oct-2 Nov, daily 10am-5pm; 3 Nov-15 Feb, daily 10am-4pm; 16 Feb-20 Feb, daily 10am-4pm; 3 Nov-29 Mar, daily 10am-4pm; 24-25 Dec, 1 Jan Closed 21 Feb-29 Mar, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm; 24-26 Dec, 31 Dec, 1 Jan Closed Admission: adult £6.40, concessions £5.80, children £3.80, Admission: adult £5.60, concessions £5.00, children £3.40, Under 5s EH & NT members FREE Under 5s & EH members FREE T: +44 (0)1434 344363 W: english-heritage.org.uk/housesteads, T: +44 (0)1434 681379 W: english-heritage.org.uk/chestersromanfort nationaltrust.org.uk/hadrians-wall f facebook.com/chestersromanfort t EHHadriansWall f facebook.com/housesteadsromanfort t EHHadriansWall

8 9 Roman Vindolanda Roman Army Museum

Roman Vindolanda offers the visitor an award winning museum and Situated next to one of the most complete sections of Hadrian’s Wall the opportunity to explore the most exciting archaeological site in the Roman Army Museum uses stunning real 3D technology in a Europe. Vindolanda is home to the ‘Vindolanda Writing Tablets’, specially designed film theatre and interactive displays which enable these small thin wooden letters were voted Britain’s top treasure visitors to understand life for soldiers on this most northern frontier. by the British Museum. A collection of these precious documents This accessible museum has its own Latin classroom with a teacher along with thousands of other extraordinary artefacts from everyday who emerges from the past via a hologram to give an entertaining Roman life are displayed in the modern museum. Live excavations lesson in maths and morals. Fantastic discounted admission applies take place between April and September where visitors can watch when purchasing a joint ticket with Roman Vindolanda. history being uncovered. In addition visitors can enjoy the beautiful gardens and make use of the excellent tea room. Full details of family days and events can be found on the website. Fantastic discounted admission applies when purchasing a joint ticket with the Roman Army Museum.

Open: 8 Feb-31 Mar 10am-5pm daily; 1 Apr-30 Sept 10am-6pm daily; Open: 8 Feb-31 Mar 10am-5pm daily; 1 Apr-30 Sept 10am-6pm daily; 1 Oct-31 Oct 10am-5pm daily. Please contact for winter opening times. 1 Oct-31 Oct 10am-5pm daily. Please contact for winter opening times. Admission: adult £6.50, concessions £5.50, children £4.00, family £19.00 Admission: adult £5.25, concessions £4.50, children £3.00, family £15.00 Joint ticket with Roman Army Museum available Joint ticket with Roman Vindolanda available T: +44 (0)1434 344277 W: vindolanda.com T: +44 (0)16977 47485 W: vindolanda.com

10 11 Birdoswald Roman Fort Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery

Built in one of the most picturesque places in Cumbria, Birdoswald is Discover, explore and enjoy award winning Tullie House, where where you can see the longest continuous stretch of Hadrian’s Wall. historic collections, contemporary art and family fun are brought This beautiful fort is now an open space to explore the Roman ruins together in one impressive museum and art gallery. with a popular stopping point for walkers and cyclists. Come and rest Close to the border of England and and the World Heritage your weary legs in the cosy tearoom. We’ll give you a warm Cumbrian Site of Hadrian’s Wall and within striking distance of the breathtaking welcome and show you what life was like in Roman times in Lake District, Tullie House is a meeting point for history, nature and our exhibition. art in one of Britain’s most fascinating regions and has been inspiring visitors for more than 120 years! There are four fantastic galleries to explore, which will take you on a journey through the ages from present day right back to the early Romans and beyond. Our large award winning family friendly Garden Restaurant offers a delicious selection of home cooking from scones and cakes to lunches and afternoon teas.

Open: 1 Apr-30 Sep, daily 10am-6pm; 1 Oct-2 Nov, daily 10am-5pm; Open: 1 Apr-31 Oct Mon-Sat 10am-5pm (Restaurant open 9.30am); 3 Nov-15 Feb, daily 10am-4pm; 16 Feb-20 Feb, daily 10am-4pm; Sun 11am-5pm; 1 Nov-31 Mar, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm (Galleries close 4pm, 21 Feb-29 Mar, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm; 24-26 Dec, 31 Dec, 1 Jan Closed Restaurant open 9.30am); Sun 12 noon-5pm (Galleries close at 4pm) Admission: adult £5.60, concessions £5.00, children £3.40, Admission: charges apply Under 5s & EH members FREE T: +44 (0)1228 618718 W: tulliehouse.co.uk T: +44 (0)16977 47602 W: english-heritage.org.uk/birdoswald f facebook.com/birdoswaldromanfort t EHHadriansWall

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Hadrian’s Wall is an ancient monument. So it needs TLC and you can do your bit please, by… EVERY FOOTSTEP COUNTS

• Not walking on the • Use public transport Wall itself • Support local businesses • Take your litter home • Consider circular walks • Follow signposted paths and Roman site visits • Walk side by side instead of the Trail • Keep gates closed • Avoid worn patches • Control your dog on the Trail

Thank you. Every little bit helps

There are also plenty of do-in-a-day (or shorter) walks that Short or long. Easy or pepper Hadrian’s Wall Country. Circular routes from car challenging. Countryside or city. parks, linear routes linking with buses, guided and themed, there’s bound to be something up your street, or country The choices available to both path.

walkers and cyclists in Hadrian’s Cycling the Wall Wall Country are fantastic. If you’re eager to get pedalling, Hadrian’s Wall Country will not disappoint. The 150-mile Hadrian’s Cycleway will Walking the Wall test your stamina as you ride quiet roads and bridleways To fully appreciate the staggering scale and engineering feat following the Wall and down the Cumbrian coast. If a of Hadrian’s Wall, try walking its entire length. Hugging the leisurely pace is more your thing, there are numerous Wall from end to end, the Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail country lane and cycle path-based routes that include has been voted the nation’s favourite. This unique Trail is best Roman sites, pubs and tearooms along the way. tackled during the summer months when the grassy path You don’t even have to bring your own bikes. New hire is at its most healthy and the impact of boots on sensitive centres in Maryport and Carlisle that can provide adult and archaeology underfoot is minimised. Please help by abiding to children bikes to rent and routes to ride, and even electric the Every Footstep Counts code of conduct. Thank you. bikes if you don’t fancy pedaling all the time! For suggestions of routes for walkers and cyclists, please go to visithadrianswall.co.uk

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Supporting the trains is a network of local buses. One bus It’s surprising how well in particular, the AD122 (see the connection?), runs from connected Hadrian’s Wall is. spring to autumn, with a specially designed route linking train stations and local towns to Hadrian’s Wall and the There’s easy access from the north and the south by National Trail. Handy if you’re walking the Wall and have train, either into Carlisle on the West Coast mainline and tired feet. Newcastle on the East Coast mainline. An international The AD122 offers discounted and unlimited Rover travel airport and ferry terminal at Newcastle makes arriving from tickets, so that you can hop on and off as many times as you overseas simple too. like. You can even use your ticket on other buses. Getting round by public transport is a breeze once you’re Order yours from hadrianswallshop.co.uk in Hadrian’s Wall Country. The Hadrian’s Wall Country Line For more travel information and AD122 timetables go to train runs east west (and back again), linking Newcastle visithadrianswall.co.uk/travel or pop into a local Tourist and Carlisle, and stopping at key towns and villages along Information Centre when you’re here. the way.

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© Lanercost Tea Room

Eating and drinking well Tea Room NY554 638 Lanercost Tea Room whilst on holiday is important. Fortunately Hadrian’s Wall 1 Country is blessed with many passionate local producers and establishments.

Breakfast’s eggs and bacon will be sourced from local farms A fabulous Tea Room & Restaurant with good, home cooked food our speciality. Our cakes are homemade and our scones baked fresh every by your B&B. Homemade cakes and biscuits will accompany morning. Enjoy freshly ground coffee, main meals and light bites, your morning coffees and afternoon teas. Pubs will have using local produce, in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. We’re hearty dishes, ideally washed down with a pint (or two) of fully licensed too. locally brewed ales. Restaurants will use local ingredients Open: 10am-5pm daily, including Sundays & Bank Holidays (closed seasonally sourced. On the high streets of Hadrian’s Wall Christmas Day & Boxing Day) Country, the butchers, bakeries, delis, farm shops and Lanercost, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 2HQ markets can always be relied upon for finding a tempting T 016977 41267 treat made round the corner. E [email protected] W www.lanercostexperience.co.uk Just make sure you leave time for some sightseeing too! visithadrianswall.co.uk/food-and-drink 18 19 Tour operators, booking agencies, guided services and things to do

Tour Operator What to do & The Walking Holiday Company help to do them

The specialist company providing ‘self-guided’ walking holidays on Britain’s National Trails. All your accommodation booking and luggage transfer needs are taken care of. Guide books and maps are provided.

PO Box 118, Monmouth NP25 9AS T 01600 713 008 E [email protected] © English Heritage W www.thewalkingholidaycompany.co.uk Prop: Julie Thomas Open: All Year

Walking and cycling, things to Baggage Courier Service Walkers’ Baggage Transfer Co. Ltd see and do outdoors, and on occasions, indoors.

Need somewhere to tire little legs out? There’s plenty to choose from. Does the threat of rain leave you running for cover? We’ve got indoor activities like fascinating museums and unique shops to keep you entertained and dry. Don’t fancy carrying your luggage between last night’s bed and Hadrian’s Wall’s longest established and most experienced baggage breakfast and tonight’s accommodation? Then consider transfer company. Bookings taken by phone, email or by the online letting a baggage transfer service take the strain. Didn’t booking form. First-class service. bring your bike but have the urge to pedal? You can easily hire an adult, child or electric bike here. If you’ve got lots you want to see and do but life is keeping Unit 3A, Townfoot Industrial Estate, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 1SW T 016977 42341 F 016977 3818 you too busy to plan your holiday, contact a friendly tour E [email protected] guide or operator and let them take care of the details for W www.walkersbags.co.uk you. From organised tours to personal guides, Hadrian’s Prop: Mrs Janet Walker Open: March - October Wall Country is brimming with friendly locals eager to lend a Cost: From £5 per bag helping hand.

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TOUR OPERATOR Tour Operator Shepherds Walks Holidays Open Book Visitor Guiding

Welcome to Hadrian’s Wall self-guided tours, guided tours and coach tours. 35 years - interpreting heritage, culture and landscape. Holly Nook, The Faugh, Heads Nook, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 9EG T 01228 670 578 M 07775 603397 E [email protected] C W www.greatguidedtours.co.uk Prop: Carol Donnelly MBE - For services to Tourism

Quality walking tour operator, offering self guided, guided and BAGGAGE transfer SERVICE bespoke holidays along Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland and Borders. Hadrian’s Haul Shepherds Walks holidays are designed to help you relax and recharge, enjoy the walks and take in the beautiful scenery. Whatever Baggage transfer service along the length of your level of fitness and experience we can work out an itinerary to Hadrian’s Wall. Advance bookings taken. meet your needs. 16 Aldeburgh Ave, Lemington Rise, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 8TA c/o The Cycle Hub, Ouseburn, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1BU T 07967 564 823 E [email protected] T 0191 265 1110 W www.hadrianshaul.com E [email protected] W www.shepherdswalksholidays.co.uk Cost: From £5 per bag/transfer

Tour Operator TOUR OPERATOR Saddle Skedaddle Cycling Holidays Contours Walking Holidays

A full range of guided and self guided cycling holidays along Contours Walking Holidays provide everything you need for a Hadrian’s Cycleway. Choose your own dates, join one of our relaxing, worry-free, self-guided walk along Hadrian’s Wall - scheduled departures or create a bespoke trip just for you. comfortable accommodation, luggage transfer, maps, guidebook Also available are our cycling holidays along the C2C, Coast and and emergency support. Castles, Way of the Roses and Walney to Whitby. Barton House, 21 North End, Wirksworth DE4 4FG Pop and see us for coffee and cake and a chat at the Cycle Hub T 01629 821 900 F 01629 821 901 Newcastle - The perfect pedalling pit stop in Newcastle. E [email protected] c/o The Cycle Hub, Ouseburn, Quayside, W www.contours.co.uk Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1BU Prop: Mr Mark Townsend T 0191 265 1110 E [email protected] Open: All Year W www.skedaddle.co.uk / www.thecyclehub.org Group Size: 1 - 40

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Days Out DAYS OUT Farm Park Go Ape Matfen

Fun for all the family, with exciting outdoor play, A huge indoor ‘play barn’, lots of animal friends, C nature trail and refreshments from Curly Tails Café. Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4QL T 01228 573 056 E [email protected] W www.walbyfarmpark.co.uk Prop: Neil & Katie Milbourn

DAYS OUT Mr George’s Museum of Time

Watch and Clock Museum based around the local B children’s stories of Mr George the Clock Man. Suitable for all ages with children’s activities throughout, the history behind the stories and fascinating watch and clock displays. There’s a gift shop too. 4 Central Place, Haltwhistle NE49 0DF T 01434 321 776 W www.timeforgeorge.co.uk

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Go Ape Matfen, near Hexham, offers families and friends of all ages Hadrian’s Wall Gateway the chance to have a great outdoors adventure. From the treetops to the forest floor, you can take on an array of challenges like award- D winning high ropes, tricky crossings and unforgettable zip wires, and get in touch with your inner ape! All adventurers are fitted with a harness and get full safety training from an experienced instructor. After training there’s no supervision (though we’re always close by) and you take responsibility for yourself. You’ll enjoy more that way. You must be 10 years old or above, at least 4ft 7in (1.4m) and weigh under 20.5 stone (130kg). Save 15% by quoting promo code HAD14 (valid to 30/11/14, The ideal starting point for what there is to see and do across excluding Saturday and Bank Holidays). Hadrian’s Wall. Easy to read story boards, leaflets, maps and information free to access. There’s a gift shop with Made in Cumbria arts and crafts and Lanercost Tea Room all on site. Matfen Hall Hotel, Matfen, Lanercost, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 2HQ Northumberland NE20 0RH T 016977 41267 T 0845 643 1746 E [email protected] W www.goape.co.uk/daysout/matfen W www.lanercostexperience.co.uk Open: w/e in Mar & Nov, daily Easter, half terms (Feb & Oct), Open: 10am-5pm daily, including Sundays & Bank Holidays summer holidays (closed Tue & Wed in term time) (closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day) Check website to book in advance

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DAYS OUT Errington Reay and Co. Ltd

We are a unique pottery producing stoneware E garden pots. All our English Garden themed products have the distinctive salt glaze finish, handmade to a high standard. Truly outstanding pottery Made in Britain. Errington Reay & Co. Ltd, Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 7HU T 01434 344 245 E [email protected] W www.erringtonreay.co.uk

DAYS OUT Eden Golf Course

• 18 Hole Eden Championship Course F • 9 hole par 36 Hadrian Course • 16 Bay Driving Range • Family-friendly restaurant & bar facilities serving home-made meals, everyone welcome

Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4RA T 01228 573003 E [email protected] W www.edengolf.co.uk

DAYS OUT Carlisle Castle

At the Cumbrian gateway to Hadrian’s Wall G Country, Carlisle Castle stands proudly, dominating Britain’s most besieged border city. Unlock stories, sieges and secrets in the interactive exhibitions. Find out about the characters linked to the castle including Mary Queen of Scots. T 01228 591 922 W www.english-heritage.org.uk/ carlislecastle

Scenic Flight Tours Border Air Tours

Border Air Tours is a Scenic Flight Operator based H at Carlisle Airport. Join our Pilots/Tour Guides on a flight of discovery over Hadrian’s Wall. See Birdoswald, Vindolanda, Housesteads and Chesters all from an eagle eye view. Hangar 30, Carlisle Airport, Carlisle CA6 4NW T 01228 573 490 E [email protected] W www.borderairtraining.com

26 27 Self catering For self catering accommodation, the layout and design Quality Gradings of the accommodation and the range and quality of the kitchen equipment are assessed, as well as the quality how to understand them and comfort of the bedrooms and bathrooms and, most importantly, the cleanliness. Categories include Self As you may imagine, there’s a wide range of accommodation Catering, Serviced Apartments and Approved Caravan available in Hadrian’s Wall Country. Location, facilities, type Holiday home. of property and budget will all influence your choices. Faced Hostels with so many options, it can be comforting to know that Hostels provide safe, budget-priced accommodation for expert help is at hand in terms of assessing accommodation. young people, families and larger groups. Higher rated Follow the sign hostels can often provide en suite rooms. The categories Looking out for either the Enjoy England include Hostel, Group Hostel, Activity Accommodation, & Quality Rose symbol or the AA logo is Bunkhouse (no star rating) and Camping Barn (no star key. It’s proof that the accommodation has rating). been independently assessed for the official national quality Holiday, touring and camping parks assessment scheme by experienced professional inspectors. Ratings are awarded for the overall quality with five You may on occasions see the Quality Cumbria logo, stars being reserved for parks of exceptional quality. The an assessment initiative run locally but in partnership with categories include Holiday Park, Holiday Villages, Touring VisitEngland. Park and Camping Park. What’s assessed and how? Welcome to Excellence symbol There’s an official Quality Rose and AA assessment scheme Businesses with this award aim to exceed visitor to cover every type of accommodation from self-catering to needs and expectations and provide an environment farm stays and hostels. Every scheme uses a straightforward where courtesy, helpfulness and a warm welcome are 1-5 star rating to give you a reliable guide as to what to standard. expect: H Simple, practical, no frills. Walkers Welcome and Cyclists Welcome HH Well presented and well run. Accommodation that meets the particular needs of HHH Good level of quality and comfort. walkers and cyclists participate in these schemes. HHHH Excellent standard throughout. Families Welcome scheme HHHHH Exceptional with a degree of luxury. This scheme gives families the confidence that they are Hotels booking accommodation that meets their particular To be assessed under the Hotel scheme, hotels have to be needs. Simple criteria have been developed to indicate licensed, with all rooms ensuite (or with private bathroom) the extra facilities and service that can make a family and offer dinner at least 5 nights a week. It goes without holiday even more enjoyable. saying, but you will find enhanced services with higher rated properties. Categories include Hotel, Country House Hotel, Welcome Pets Small Hotel, Town House Hotel and Metro Hotel. Properties in this scheme have taken extra effort to ensure a pleasurable stay for both pet and owner. Guest accommodation Guest accommodation properties are likely to be smaller than hotels with perhaps more of a family feel and approach. The different categories are: Inns, Restaurants with Rooms, Bed and Breakfast, Farmhouses, Guest Houses and Guest Accommodation.

28 29 Breakfast Award This award recognises those hotels and guest accommodation businesses which have gone the extra mile Accommodation to ensure the breakfast will exceed your expectations. entries: Awaiting Inspection At the time of going to press, accommodation displaying how to use them Awaiting Inspection has applied for participation in one of the above assessment schemes. Please check with the and what they tell you. business directly to ascertain what grading they have achieved. Each accommodation entry in this guide is laid out in a clear fashion. Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) GTBS recognises places to stay and visit that are taking Description of property and supplementary images action to support the local area and the wider environment. Type of accommodation offered by this property, It is Europe’s largest and most successful ‘green’ eg. hotel, self catering, caravan park, bed and breakfast accreditation scheme for tourism. Map Distance from Hadrian’s VisitEngland Gold & Silver Awards number Wall Path National Trail Ordnance Survey national grid VisitEngland give further accolades to Property name reference hotels and guest accommodation that not only achieve

their overall rating but also provide exceptional quality SMALL HOTEL National Trail: 4.5 miles NY569 601 throughout, especially in service and hospitality. Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant AA Red Stars 18 The AA gives red stars to select hotels in each star grading. These have been awarded ‘Inspectors’ Choice’ status National Accessible Scheme Hadrian’s Wall Country offers many opportunities for visitors with disabilities to enjoy this unique destination. Many accommodation providers, restaurants and Multi-award winning Battlesteads is renowned for its superb food, attractions cater for visitors with disabilities and will welcoming hospitality and outstanding ‘green’ credentials. All food happily accommodate specific requirements. If you have is either grown on-site or sourced locally. The hotel has 17 bedrooms with complimentary bottled water, fresh fruit and organic toiletries. particular mobility needs, look for the following National Accessible Scheme Symbols. Wark-on-Tyne, Hexham NE48 3LS T 01434 230 209 Suitable for older and less Suitable for the visually E [email protected] mobile guests impaired W www.battlesteads.com Prop: Richard Slade Open: All Year Suitable for part-time Suitable for the hearing impaired Cost: From £60 - £135 prpn B&B wheelchair users based on 2 people sharing FT Exceptional for independent Suitable for independent wheelchair users wheelchair users Quality rating awarded Exceptional for assisted Contact details wheelchair users (see page 28) Opening season and price guide (correct at Symbols detailing the official Details of all these schemes can be found on time of going to press) Welcome schemes, and visithadrianswall.co.uk suppliers of Local Produce and FairTrade goods 30 31 KIELDER WATER & FOREST PARK

A7 GLASGOW THE NORTH The Eastern Approaches:N DUMFRIES Tyneside to Hexham Bellingham Section One

Catlowdy Housesteads Chesters Bewcastle Northumberland Roman Fort B6320 Roman Fort A68 National Park Centre, EDINBURGH, North A75 Once Brewed THE NORTH A1 Whitley A74(M) 1 Sea P A696 NEWCASTLE Bay P 2 3 Netherby C Segedunum Chollerford UPON TYNE SCOTLAND NORTHUMBERLAND P Roman Fort, P B6318 Baths & Museum NATIONAL PARK Wall Longtown (Military Road) The Great Tynemouth B6318 P P P A6079 North Museum Gilsland Gretna A68 P Green 45 P Lanercost P P Heddon-on Wallsend P A6071 Priory -the-Wall South Greenhead A69 Shields Wylam 6 4 Corbridge 7 P A69 Bardon Mill 5 9 8 HEXHAM A695 P HALTWHISTLE Blaydon Prudhoe Roman Army Riding Metro Dunston Museum Mill Centre Arbeia Roman Fort Solway Bowness A7 GATESHEAD & Museum -on-Solway Stocksfield Firth Carlisle 44 A689 A689 Roman Vindolanda SOLWAY COAST AREA OF Castle BRAMPTON Birdoswald NORTH PENNINES OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY B6295 Roman Fort AREA OF OUTSTANDING A1 SUNDERLAND A69 NATURAL BEAUTY Corbridge Roman Town B5307 A68 43 River South Tyne Allendale CARLISLE Solway Coast Discovery Centre Wetheral Tullie House M6 A686 coastline. Or you can roam free in rolling countryside and Silloth P Museum & Art Gallery From cultural city life to 42 quaint villages. And, of course, there are iconic ‘must-sees’ A596 such as The Angel of the North, BALTIC, the Great North countryside serenity the A1 (M) Museum and NewcastleGateshead Quayside and bridges.A19

B5300 Wigton easterly frontier of Hadrian’s A596 Near the lovely market town of Corbridge you can visit A595 Alston Vallum Farm and sample one of their delicious home made Southwaite Wall Country deliver the best ice creams. Bustling Hexham is dominated by the medieval of both possible worlds - and Abbey (built using stoneDURHAM from the Wall) and the Old Gaol, Allonby depicting the Border Reivers Story. Aspatria delivers it in style. There’s all this and the Wall itself, of course. Don’t miss A596 the reconstructions at the supply fort of Arbeia at South You can have your cake and eat it. Especially in Durham Tees Valley Airport Shields or the extensive excavations20 of miles Segedunum P immeasurably varied Hadrian’s Wall Country’s east. Milefortlet at Wallsend. And Hadrian’s Cycleway starts on the coast Maryport 21 You can be city-based and soak up the immense cultural A68 with the Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail also beginning vitality, shopping and nightlife of NewcastleGateshead. in Wallsend. A595 A686 You can explore stunning seaside vistas along an unspoiled Senhouse Roman Museum

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Guest Accommodation National Trail: 4 miles NZ358 721 BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: 6 miles NZ357 721 Oaktree Lodge SILVER AWARD The Metropolitan

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Ideal base for Hadrian’s Wall, just 15 mins from Wallsend Segedunum via Metro Rail. 1300 Hadrian’s Wall walkers stayed at Oaktree Lodge in 2013. Located on the coast. Local organic breakfast included. Organic packed lunches available. Parking free. 15 Esplanade, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear NE26 2AH T 0191 252 8587 E [email protected] W www.oaktree-lodge.co.uk Prop: Andrew Birds Open: All Year Cost: £35 - £55 pppn FT

Hostel National Trail: 4 miles NZ246 640 Albatross Backpackers In!

2 The Metropolitan is a contemporary styled 4 star bed and breakfast, on the quiet street Esplanade, an area of Whitley Bay with many hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs. The Metropolitan bed and breakfast is only a few hundred meters away from the award-winning beach, and a very short walk in to the vibrant town centre where you will find bars restaurants and the Whitley Bay Playhouse.

City centre location • Clean, modern, safe • Fully fitted self catering kitchen • Laundry facilities/dry room • Free toast, coffee and tea Linen included • Free baggage storage • Free Wi-Fi

51 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5JE 13 Esplanade, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear NE26 2AH T 0191 233 1330 T 0191 253 4941 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.albatrossnewcastle.com W www.themetropolitan.co Prop: Liane Rose Prop: Andrew Stephenson Open: All Year Open: All Year Cost: From £16.50 - £24.50 pppn Cost: From £30 to £65 pppn

34 See pages 32-33 to view the accommodation location map 35 Section One Tyneside to Hexham Hadrian’s Wall Country

GUEST ACCOMMODATION National Trail: 0.75 miles NZ168 640 GUEST ACCOMMODATION National Trail: 6.5 miles NZ353 725 Hedgefield House Park Lodge

4 Stella Road, Blaydon on Tyne, 7 158-160 Park Avenue, Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear NE21 4LR Tyne and Wear NE26 1AU T 0191 413 7373 T 0191 253 0288 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.hedgefieldhouse.co.uk W www.parklodgewhitleybay.com Prop: David Wood Prop: Elizabeth Carty Open: All Year Open: All Year Cost: From £39pppn Cost: From £60 prpn 5 rooms

HOSTEL National Trail: 0.4 miles NZ124 667 Self Catering National Trail: 3 miles NY989 644 Houghton North Farm April Cottage

5 8 40 Hill Street, Corbridge, Northumberland NE45 5AA T 01625 861 718 E [email protected] W www.aprilcottagecorbridge.co.uk Prop: Kate Dean Open: All Year Cost: £350 - £460 Sleeps up to 5

Houghton North Farm is an ideal place to stay on the Heritage Trail Guest Accommodation National Trail: 3 miles NY996 643 with good communication links to Newcastle and Carlisle. Heddon village also boasts 2 pubs, a tea room and Post Office. 2 The Crofts SILVER AWARD 9 Newcastle Road, Corbridge, Northumberland NE45 5LW Heddon on the Wall, Northumberland NE15 0EZ T 01434 633 046 T 01661 854 364 / 07708 419 911 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.2thecrofts.co.uk W www.hadrianswallaccommodation.com Prop: Liz Hagger Prop: Mrs Paula Laws Open: All Year Open: All Year Cost: from £25 per person (breakfast included) FT Cost: £45 - £75 prpn, breakfast included FT

INN National Trail: 3.5 miles NZ034 645 Duke of Wellington Inn Tourist Information Centres

6 Newton, Northumberland NE43 7UL Corbridge T 01434 632 815 E [email protected] T 01661 844 446 Newcastle E [email protected] Gateshead T 0191 277 8000 E [email protected] W www.thedukeofwellingtoninn.co.uk North Shields T 0191 200 5895 E [email protected] Prop: Rob Harris Open: All Year Cost: £90-£125 per double room South Shields T 0191 424 7788 E [email protected] per night B&B. Whitley Bay T 0191 643 5395 E [email protected] Travel to and from Hadrian’s Sunderland T 0191 553 2000 E [email protected] Wall Trail can be provided.

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A7 GLASGOW THE NORTH The Spectacular Frontier: N DUMFRIES Hexham to Brampton Section Two Bellingham

Catlowdy Wark 17 18 19 14 Chesters Bewcastle Northumberland Roman Fort A68 B6320 National Park Centre, EDINBURGH, North A75 Once Brewed Housesteads Roman Fort THE NORTH A1 12 Whitley A74(M) P Bay Sea P 20 A696 NEWCASTLE Netherby Segedunum 13 Chollerford UPON TYNE SCOTLAND NORTHUMBERLAND P Roman Fort, P B6318 Baths & Museum NATIONAL26 PARK Wall Longtown (Military Road) The Great Tynemouth B6318 P 27 P P 11 A6079 North Museum Gilsland 33 Gretna 37 36 A68 P Green 45 P Lanercost P Heddon-on Wallsend P 34 23 P -the-Wall South A6071 Priory Greenhead 22 40 38 31 25 24 Haydon Bridge15 A69 Shields Wylam P 30 B Corbridge A69 Bardon Mill 35 E 10 HEXHAM A695 P 32 29 HALTWHISTLE 16 Blaydon Prudhoe Roman Army 28 Riding Metro Dunston 1 Museum Mill Centre Arbeia Roman Fort Solway Bowness A7 39 GATESHEAD & Museum -on-Solway Stocksfield Firth Carlisle 44 A689 A689 Roman Vindolanda SOLWAY COAST AREA OF Castle BRAMPTON Birdoswald NORTH PENNINES OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY B6295 Roman Fort AREA OF OUTSTANDING A1 SUNDERLAND A69 NATURAL BEAUTY B5307 A68 43

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iver South Tyne Allendale CARLISLE Solway Coast Wetheral 21 Discovery Centre Tullie House M6 A686 Silloth P Museum & Art Gallery 42 A596 On the Roman trail you’re spoilt for choice. The Calvary fort Discover an unparalleled A1 (M) at Chesters has a well preserved Wall and Bath House and A19 there are the remarkable ruins of the temple of Mithras B5300 Wigton treasure trove of spectacular A596 A595 at Carrawburgh.Alston Housesteads Roman Fort’s magnificent landscape, Southwaiteunmissable visitor ruins shouldn’t be missed especially with its new visitor centre which opened last year. At Roman Vindolanda there DURHAM attractions and Imperial are amazing reconstructions and ongoing archaeology, Allonby Aspatria plus tremendous treasures showcased at Carvoran’s magnificence. Roman Army Museum. From Greenhead, there’s an A596 impressive section of Wall snaking along Walltown Crags, The central region of Hadrian’s Wall Country is not to be Durham Tees Valley Airport P yielding panoramic views. Birdoswald, with its inspiring 20 miles missed. Not only delivering some of the most inspiring Roman Milefortlet visitor centre, original turf Wall, later stone Wall and well Maryport 21 remains, but offering a wealth of other essential things to do preserved defences, gives unmatched insight into the A68 and see. From the sheer serenity of the Northumberland A595 A686 Roman world. Senhouse National Park, one of the quietest national parks in the Roman Museum country, to unbeatable family-fun attractions such as Walby Farm Park near Carlisle. Explore the many fabulous trails MANCHESTER & LIVERPOOL, THE SOUTH YORK & LEEDS, THE SOUTH Workington Cockermouth at Kielder Water and Forest Park. And there’s the UK’s first UNESCO Geopark – the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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self catering National Trail: 6 miles NY933 638 SMALL HOTEL National Trail: 4.5 miles NY569 601 Hexham Hideaways Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant

10 Hexham, Northumberland 14 NE46 2EA T 01434 312 047 M 07903 038623 E [email protected] W www.sammyshideaway.com Prop: Mrs Susan Sibbald Open: All Year Cost: £250-£540 per unit per week

INN National Trail: 0.4 miles NY916 690 The Hadrian

11 Wall, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4EE

T 01434 681 232 F 01434 681 512 E [email protected] W www.hadrianhotel.co.uk Prop: Mr David Lindsay Open: All Year Cost: £40 to £45 per person sharing

FARMHOUSE National Trail: 0.25 miles NY885 717 Greencarts

12 Greencarts Farm, Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4BW Multi-award winning Battlesteads is renowned for its superb food, T 01434 681 320 E [email protected] welcoming hospitality and outstanding ‘green’ credentials. W www.greencarts.co.uk Nestling in the picturesque village of Wark in Northumberland we Prop: Mrs Sandra Maughan offer our guests a warm and friendly welcome, a place to unwind and Open: All Year relax, attentive service in luxurious surroundings. We are a Pub, Hotel Cost: £60 - £80 per double room and Restaurant, passionate about our ales, beers and wines. per night, breakfast included FT We offer beautifully appointed accommodation in our individually styled 17 rooms. We pride ourselves on serving locally sourced Farmhouse National Trail: 1.4 miles NY881 694 produce, complemented by our own home grown fruit and Carr Edge SILVER AWARD vegetables, prepared to an exceptional standard by our chefs and kitchen team. Newbrough, Hexham, 13 Northumberland NE47 5EA Wark-on-Tyne, Hexham NE48 3LS T 01434 674 788 T 01434 230 209 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.carredge.co.uk W www.battlesteads.com Prop: Sandie Gibson Prop: Richard Slade Open: All Year Open: All Year Cost: From £70 to £145 prpn B&B Cost: £35 - £50 pppn based on 2 people sharing FT including breakfast FT

40 See pages 38-39 to view the accommodation location map 41 Section Two Hexham to Brampton Hadrian’s Wall Country

Self Catering National Trail: 4 miles NY839 639 Self Catering National Trail: 11 miles NY838 833 Braemar Castle Hill View

15 Edenholme, John Martin Street, 17 Front Street, Bellingham NE48 2AA Haydon Bridge, Northumberland NE47 6AA T 0191 280 9578 T 01434 684 622 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.castlehillview.co.uk W www.edenholme.co.uk Prop: Mike Aynsley Prop: Cynthia Bradley Open: All Year Open: All Year Cost: £220 - £415 per week Sleeps 1-5 Cost: From £180 - £340 per unit per week Units: 2

HOTEL National Trail: 6.9 miles NY834 624 Self Catering National Trail: 11 miles NY838 833 Langley Castle Hotel GOLD AWARD Lock Up Mews

16 18 Front Street, Bellingham NE48 2AA

T 0191 280 9578 E [email protected] W www.castlehillview.co.uk Prop: Mike Aynsley Open: All Year Cost: From £130 for 3 nights

Award-winning 14th century hotel and restaurant is the ideal place to Hotel & Self Catering National Trail: 11 miles NY832 834 explore Northumberland. Many Castle rooms boast four-poster beds, window seats and feature bathrooms. Riverdale Hall Hotel 19 Langley-on-Tyne, Northumberland NE47 5LU T 01434 688 888 F 01434 684 019 E [email protected] W www.langleycastle.com Prop: Manager - Anton Phillips Open: All Year Cost: £77.50 - £139.50 pppn FT

Set on the banks of the North Tyne. Award-winning restaurant, Tourist Information Centres indoor pool & sauna, bar with open log fire. Spacious, well equipped rooms, with lovely views. Free wifi. Private fishing & golf. Haltwhistle T 01434 322 002 E [email protected] Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 2JT National Park Once Brewed Visitor Centre T 01434 220 254 T 01434 344 396 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.riverdalehallhotel.co.uk Bellingham T 01434 220 616 E [email protected] Open: All Year Hexham T 01670 620 450 E [email protected] Cost: £45 - £74 pppn 4 Self Catering properties from £160 per week FT

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P Section Two Hexham to Brampton

GUEST HOUSE National Trail: On the Trail NY849 710 Country Inn National Trail: 0.5 miles NY750 668 Carraw Farm GOLD AWARD Twice Brewed Inn

20 Military Road, Humshaugh, Hexham, 23 Military Road, Bardon Mill, Northumberland NE46 4DB Northumberland NE47 7AN T 01434 689 857 F 01434 700 800 T 01434 344 534 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.carraw.co.uk W www.twicebrewedinn.co.uk Prop: Kevin and Leah Vigars Prop: Brian & Pauline Keen Open: All Year Open: All Year except Christmas Day Cost: From £80-£98 prpn B&B Cost: £37 to £45 pppn, based on 2 people sharing FT breakfast included FT

Self Catering National Trail: 19.6 miles NY581 477 Self Catering National Trail: 1 mile NY735 649 Fell View Cottage Common House Farm Holiday Cottages

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Situated in a Designated Area Of Outstanding Beauty with fabulous Offering spectacular views and tranquillity; Common House Farm is views of the Allendale Valley and beyond. The once derelict cottage environmentally friendly and homely. Each cottage has its own south has been rebuilt using the original stone to create a traditional facing patio and modern interior. Dogs welcome. Northumberland cottage to the highest possible standard. Sparty Lea, Near Hexham, Northumberland NE47 9UJ Common House Farm, Melkridge, Northumberland NE49 9PF T 0191 386 9045 M 07807 473 749 T 01434 321 680 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.fellviewcottage.co.uk W www.commonhousefarm.co.uk Prop: Mr Colin Verne-Jones Prop: Mr and Mrs Currie Open: All Year Open: All Year Cost: £495 - £790 per week Sleeps 1-7 Cost: £270 - £530 per week 5 units FT

Bed & Breakfast National Trail: 1 mile NY760 649 Bed and Breakfast National Trail: 0.5 miles NY849 710 Huntercrook Bridge House GOLD AWARD

22 Bardon Mill, Hexham, 25 Cawfields, Shield Hill, Haltwhistle Northumberland NE47 7HF Northumberland NE49 9NW T 01434 344896 T 01434 320 744 M 07796 990 387 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.huntercrook.com W www.bridgehousecawfields.co.uk Prop: Julie Prop: Angie Hay Open: All Year Open: All Year (except Christmas Cost: Single £55, Double/Twin £75 pn & New Year) Cost: £35-50 pppn B&B

44 See pages 38-39 to view the accommodation location map 45 Section Two Hexham to Brampton

Guest Accommodation National Trail: 0.7 miles NY739 683 Guest Accommodation National Trail: 1 mile NY707 642 Saughy Rigg Farm Guest House The Grey Bull

26 Twice Brewed, Haltwhistle, 29 Main Street, Haltwhistle, Northumberland NE49 9PT Northumberland NE49 0DL T 01434 344 120 T 01434 321 991 / 07745 836 972 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.saughyrigg.co.uk W www.greybullhotel.co.uk Prop: Sian & Sean Hickie Prop: Kristen Hind Open: All Year FT Open: All Year (except Christmas) Cost: £37.50 - £55 pppn Cost: From £32.50 pppn FT

Bed and Breakfast National Trail: On the Trail NY716 669 Bed and Breakfast National Trail: 1 mile NY705 649 Burnhead Broomshaw Hill Farm SILVER AWARD

27 Burnhead, Cawfields, 30 Willia Road, Haltwhistle NE49 9NP Nr Haltwhistle NE49 9PJ T 01434 320 841 T 01434 321 775 M 07854 537617 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.burnheadbedandbreakfast.co.uk W www.broomshaw.co.uk Prop: David and Christine Hunter Prop: Anne Stark Open: All Year (except Christmas) Open: All Year Cost: £35 pppn (except Christmas Day & New Year’s Day) FT Cost: £35 - £50 pppn FT

GUEST HOUSE National Trail: 1.8 miles NY708 640 Bed and Breakfast National Trail: 1 mile NY696 655 Ashcroft Guest House gold AWARD Glendale Mews

28 31 Glendale, North Road, Haltwhistle, Northumberland NE49 9ND T 01434 320 711 / 07971 691 631 E [email protected] W www.glendaleleisure.co.uk Prop: Julie Parkinson Open: All Year Cost: From £35 pppn FT

Elegant Victorian vicarage with a special touch. Set in extensive, BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: 4.2 miles NY691 631 award-winning, terraced gardens. Luxury suites available. Private parking within grounds. Complimentary Wi-Fi. Wydon Farm SILVER AWARD 32 Haltwhistle, Northumberland NE49 0LG Lanty’s Lonnen, Haltwhistle, Northumberland NE49 0DA T 01434 321 702 / 07808 208 052 T 01434 320 213 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.wydon-haltwhistle.co.uk W www.ashcroftguesthouse.co.uk Prop: Mrs Linda Ogle Prop: Geoff and Christine James FT Open: All Year FT Open: All Year Cost: £44.50 to £70.00 pppn Cost: £37.50 - £50 pppn

46 See pages 38-39 to view the accommodation location map 47 Section Two Hexham to Brampton

B&B, self catering, camping barn National Trail: On the Trail NY660 661 bed and breakfast National Trail: 1 mile NY621 651 Holmhead Bush Nook

34 Hadrian’s Wall, Greenhead, 38 , Gilsland, Brampton, Northumberland CA8 7HY FT Cumbria CA8 7AF T 016977 47402 T 01697 747 194 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.bandbhadrianswall.com W www.bushnook.co.uk Prop: Judy and Alan Clark Prop: Malcolm Redman Open: All Year (except Christmas Open: All Year and New Year) Cost: From: £32.50 (B&B), Cost: £70 - £90 prpn, £13.50 (Barn), £5 (Camping). All pppn breakfast included FT

Farmhouse National Trail: 3 miles NY666 656 HOTEL National Trail: 3 miles NY569 601 Kellah Farm SILVER AWARD Farlam Hall Hotel

35 Haltwhistle, Northumberland 39 NE49 0JL T 01434 320 816 M 07751882122 E [email protected] W www.kellah.co.uk Prop: Mrs L Teasdale Open: All Year Cost: £34 - £50 pppn Self catering accommodation available FT

Guest Accommodation National Trail: 0.25 miles NY628 666 After a day walking The Wall enjoy the comfort, fine food and service that Farlam is famous for. Brookside Villa B&B SILVER AWARD Member of Relais & Chateaux. AA 3 Red Stars/Inspectors’ Choice 36 Gilsland, Cumbria CA8 7DA T 016977 47300 Brampton, Cumbria CA8 2NG E [email protected] T 01697 746 234 W www.brooksidevilla.com E [email protected] Prop: Denise Collins W www.farlamhall.co.uk Open: All Year Prop: The Quinion Family Cost: From £42.50 pppn, Open: All Year (except 24 - 31 Dec & 4 Jan - 19 Jan) including breakfast FT Cost: £105 - £130 pppn

Bed and Breakfast National Trail: 0.25 miles NY624 668 Guest Accommodation National Trail: On the Trail NY569 645 The Hill on the Wall GOLD AWARD Quarryside b&b & Campsite

37 The Hill, Gilsland, Cumbria CA8 7DA 40 Banks, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 2JH T 01697 747 214 E [email protected] T 01697 72538 W www.hillonthewall.co.uk E [email protected] Prop: Elaine Packer W www.quarryside.co.uk Open: Mar - Nov FT Prop: Elizabeth Harding FT Cost: £75 - £85 per double room Open: All Year per night, breakfast included (except Christmas & New Year) Cost: £30 - £45 per pppn

48 See pages 38-39 to view the accommodation location map 49 KIELDER WATER & FOREST PARK

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Catlowdy Wark Housesteads Chesters Bewcastle Northumberland Roman Fort B6320 Roman Fort A68 National Park Centre, EDINBURGH, North A75 Once Brewed THE NORTH A1 Whitley A74(M) P Bay Sea P A696 NEWCASTLE Netherby Segedunum KIELDER WATER & FOREST PARK Chollerford UPON TYNE SCOTLAND NORTHUMBERLAND P Roman Fort, P B6318 Baths & Museum NATIONAL PARK Wall Longtown (Military Road) The Great Tynemouth B6318 P P P A7 A6079 North Museum Gilsland GLASGOW Gretna A68 P Green 45 P Lanercost P P Heddon-on Wallsend P A6071 Priory -the-Wall South THE NORTH Greenhead Haydon Bridge A69 Shields Wylam Corbridge P A69 Bardon Mill N HEXHAM A695 P HALTWHISTLE Blaydon Prudhoe Roman Army Riding Metro Dunston Museum Mill Centre Arbeia Roman Fort Solway Bowness A7 GATESHEAD & Museum -on-Solway DUMFRIES Stocksfield Firth Carlisle 44 A689 A689 Roman Vindolanda SOLWAY COAST AREA OF Castle BRAMPTON NORTH PENNINES OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY B6295 AREA OF OUTSTANDING A1 SUNDERLAND A69 NATURAL BEAUTY Corbridge Roman Town Bellingham B5307 A68 43 River South Tyne Allendale CARLISLE Catlowdy Solway Coast Wark Discovery Centre Wetheral Tullie House M6 A686 Silloth P Museum & Art Gallery Housesteads Chesters 42 B6320 A68 A596 Bewcastle Northumberland Roman Fort Roman Fort The Cumbrian Coast: A1 (M) A19 National Park Centre, North A75 EDINBURGH, B5300 Wigton Once Brewed A596 A595 Alston THE NORTH A1 Southwaite Whitley A74(M) Sea P A696 NEWCASTLE Bay Brampton to Ravenglass DURHAM P SectionAllonby Three Netherby Segedunum Aspatria Chollerford UPON TYNE SCOTLAND NORTHUMBERLAND P Roman Fort, A596 P Baths & Museum NATIONAL PARK B6318 Durham Tees Valley Airport Wall 20 miles (Military Road) P Longtown 43 The Great Tynemouth Milefortlet B6318 P P P 21 North Museum Maryport A6079 A68 Gilsland Gretna A68 P A595 A686 45 P Senhouse Green Lanercost Heddon-on Roman Museum P P Wallsend P A6071 Priory -the-Wall South Greenhead Haydon Bridge A69 Shields MANCHESTER & LIVERPOOL, THE SOUTH YORK & LEEDS, THE SOUTH Wylam Workington Cockermouth Corbridge P A69 Bardon Mill 48 42 D 41 HALTWHISTLE HEXHAM A695 P Harrington Blaydon Prudhoe 52 49 Roman Army Riding Metro Dunston 68 46 Museum Mill Centre Arbeia Roman Fort Solway Bowness A7 GATESHEAD & Museum -on-Solway A 50 H 67 66 Stocksfield Roman Vindolanda Whitehaven Firth Carlisle 44 59 A689 A689 SOLWAY COAST AREA OF Castle BRAMPTON NORTH PENNINES OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY 54 B6295 64 G F AREA OF OUTSTANDING 65 NATURAL BEAUTY Corbridge Roman Town A1 SUNDERLAND 63 60 62 55 A69 44 St Bees Egremont B5307 45 A68 43 53 River South Tyne Allendale A595 61CARLISLE56 58 57 47 Braystones 51 Solway Coast Discovery Centre Wetheral TO HARDKNOTT FORT Tullie House P M6 A686 Seascale Silloth B5344 Museum & Art Gallery LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK 42 A596 Muncaster Castle Irish Ravenglass A1 (M) A19

Sea Ravenglass Roman Bath House B5300 Wigton A596 A595 Alston

Southwaite There’s the breathtaking Solway Firth, an Area of City life, wildlife, sealife, Roman DURHAM OutstandingNORTH PENNINES NaturalAREA OF Beauty renowned for its birdlife Allonby OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY Aspatria and nature based tourism. The beautiful harbour town life - it’s all here in the West as of Maryport is the perfect base for exploring Senhouse Hadrian’s WallA596 World Heritage Roman Museum and a wonderful aquarium. Georgian Durham Tees Valley Airport P Whitehaven is the starting point for the C2C (coast to coast) 20 miles Milefortlet cycleway and ideally placed for Hardknott Fort with its Site takesMaryport in the21 stunning fabulous views. St Bees offers a lovely beach, rockpools and A68 clifftop strolls. In Ravenglass there’s the country’s tallest Cumbrian coastline.A595 A686 Senhouse Bath House remains and also 13th Century Muncaster with Be sure to visitRoman MuseumLanercost Priory, a beautiful 13th century its Himalayan Gardens and World Owl Centre, as well as the Victorian Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway that will transport church with its visitor centre and excellentMANCHESTER tea room. & LIVERPOOL, THE SOUTH YORK & LEEDS, THE SOUTH Then,Workingto byn contrast, headCockermout to thrivingh Carlisle with its great you to the foothills of England’s highest peak. shopping, art, culture, medieval Cathedral and Castle. Here Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery’s multi million poundHarrington Roman Frontier Gallery tells the story of the 400 year period of Roman occupation like nowhere else. Walkers and cyclists can enjoy Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail and cycleway as it traverses the city.

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Muncaster Castle Irish Ravenglass

Sea Ravenglass Roman Bath House

NORTH PENNINES AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY Section Three Brampton to Ravenglass

Bed and Breakfast National Trail: 0.2 miles NY554 638 Self Catering National Trail: 8 miles NY468 712 Lanercost Bed and Breakfast New Pallyards

41 43 Hethersgill, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 6HZ T 01228 577 308 E [email protected] W www.4starsc.co.uk Prop: Georgina & John Elwen Open: All Year Cost: From £80 per night - £820 per week

Lanercost Bed and Breakfast combines luxury with relaxed hospitality, Guest House National Trail: 6.8 miles NY554 578 in a beautiful, peaceful and historic setting in the heart of the Lanercost Priory site. Providing the ultimate B&B experience. Former Hullerbank two-rosette chef. Suppers, prior notice preferred. Fully licensed. 44 Talkin, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 1LB Lanercost Bed and Breakfast at Abbey Farmhouse, by Lanercost Priory, Brampton CA8 2HQ T 01697 746 668 T 016977 42589 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.lanercostbedandbreakfast.co.uk W www.hullerbank.co.uk See Tripadvisor for reviews Prop: Sheila Stobbart Prop: Christina Lamb Open: All Year FT Open: Easter - November Cost: £75 - £95 prpn Cost: £37-£38 pppn

Self Catering National Trail: 0.25 miles NY554 638 Self Catering National Trail: 7 miles NY551 570 Lanercost Holiday Cottages gold AWARD Long Byres at Talkin Head

42 45 Talkin Head, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 1LT T 01697 73435 E [email protected] W www.longbyres.co.uk Prop: Harriet Sykes Open: All Year Cost: £197 - £560 per week 7 cottages Sleeps 2-8 FT

Six cottages next to Lanercost Priory & Hadrian’s Wall. Three 2 Bed and Breakfast National Trail: 0.75 miles NY553 632 bedroom cottages (sleeps 4) and three large houses (sleeps 4/5, 6 & 8). En suite facilities, family friendly + on site Tea Room. Abbey Bridge 46 Lanercost, Brampton, Carlisle Abbey Farm, Lanercost, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 2HQ Cumbria CA8 2HG T 01697 73229 T 01697 73841 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.lanercost.co.uk W www.abbeybridge.co.uk Prop: Philip Howard Prop: Tim Hatt Open: All Year Open: All Year (except Christmas) Cost: £415 - £1299 per week. Short breaks available Cost: £39 - £60 pppn FT

52 See pages 50-51 to view the accommodation location map 53 Section Three Brampton to Ravenglass

Guest Accommodation National Trail: 6 miles NY508 549 Hotel National Trail: 5 miles NY465 545 String of Horses Inn The Crown at Wetheral

47 Faugh, Heads Nook, Brampton, 51 Cumbria CA8 9EG T 01228 670 297 E [email protected] W www.stringofhorses.com Prop: Colin Ramsay Open: All Year Cost: £60 - £95 per double room per night, breakfast included

Bunkhouse and B&B National Trail: On the Trail NY516 641 Sandysike Bunkhouse accredited bunkhouse

48 Sandysike House, Walton, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 2DU

T 016977 2330 M 07725 645 929 E [email protected] / [email protected] Prop: Mrs Margaret Sutcliffe Open: Mar - Oct Cost: B&B £32-£40 FT Bunkhouse £12-£26 Camping £6 pppn

Bed and Breakfast National Trail: 0.5 miles NY498 616 Vallum Barn SILVER AWARD

49 , Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4NN The convivial atmosphere and dedicated staff will help to make T 016977 42478 E [email protected] your visit relaxing and enjoyable, an experience that you will want W www.vallumbarn.co.uk to repeat time and time again. The Crown Hotel is situated in the picturesque and peaceful village of Wetheral and is close to the Prop: Lyn and William Haugh historic and Hadrian’s Wall. Open: All Year Cost: £50 single, £75 double/twin, The hotel offers a wide range of accommodation to suit everyone: £100 family FT tasteful rooms, executive rooms, suites and cottages. The Conservatory Restaurant offers guests quality dining and Walton’s, our traditional Self Catering National Trail: 1/3 mile NY466 611 village pub providers a tasty informal alternative. We also have Bleatarn Park Holiday Cottages extensive Leisure facilities including a 12m pool and beauty treatments. 50 Irthington, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4ND Crown Hotel, Wetheral, Carlisle, Cumbria CA4 8ES T 01228 573 269 T 01228 561 888 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.bleatarnpark.co.uk W www.crownhotelwetheral.co.uk Prop: Mrs Anne Jordan Open: All Year Prop: Paul Hicks Cost: £250 to £440 per unit per week. Open: All Year Pets welcome Cost: From £120 prpn

54 See pages 50-51 to view the accommodation location map 55 Section Three Brampton to Ravenglass

CAMPSITE National Trail: 0.6 miles NY476 624 Bed and Breakfast National Trail: 0.5 mile NY406 561 Stonewalls Campsite Abberley House

52 , Carlisle, Cumbria 56 CA6 4PJ

T 01228 573 666 E [email protected] Prop: Hazel Beaty Open: All Year Cost: £5 pppn FT

SELF CATERING National Trail: 9 miles NY 545 543 Located a short distance from Carlisle Cathedral, Castle and Tullie House. Walkers, cyclists and holidaymakers are welcomed to this charming Tottergill Farm Cottages Victorian Guest House, offering great value B&B accommodation with spacious rooms, guest lounge, and free on site parking. 53 Castle Carrock, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 9DP 33 Victoria Place, Carlisle CA1 1HP T 01228 521 645 T 01228 670 615 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.abberleyhouse.co.uk W www.tottergill.co.uk Prop: The Manager Prop: Mr & Mrs S Wightman Open: All Year Open: All Year Cost: £35 - £45 pppn Cost: From £431 per week

Guest Accommodation National Trail: 0.1 miles NY432 589 Guest House National Trail: 0.3 miles NY404 560 Lodge Ashleigh Guest House 54 Park Broom, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4QH 57 T 01228 573 696 E [email protected] W www.parkbroomlodge.co.uk Prop: Kath Dowle Open: All Year Cost: £30 - £45 pppn FT

Guest Accommodation National Trail: 0.3 miles NY400 571 Warm, friendly, characteristic guesthouse, en suite rooms, city centre Angus Hotel Carlisle location, near Hadrian’s Wall, North East and Lake District. Walkers/ cyclists welcome. Free parking & wifi available. 55 14-16 Scotland Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 9DG 46 Victoria Place, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1EX T 01228 523 546 T 01228 521 631 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.angus-hotel.co.uk W www.ashleighbedandbreakfast.co.uk Prop: Rachel & Martin Perry Prop: Mr Allan Dawes Open: All Year Open: All Year Cost: From £37 pppn based on 2 sharing FT Cost: £25 - £35 pppn

56 See pages 50-51 to view the accommodation location map 57 Section Three Brampton to Ravenglass

HOTEL National Trail: 0.9 miles NY402 554 Bed and Breakfast National Trail: On the Trail NY370 566 Hallmark Hotel Carlisle Knockupworth Hall

58 Hallmark Hotel Carlisle, Court Square, 62 Burgh Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 7RF Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1QY T 01228 531 951 T 01228 523 531 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk/carlisle W www.knockupworthhall.co.uk Prop: Claire Flint Open: All Year Prop: Mrs P Dixon Cost: £76 - £137 per double room Open: Feb - Nov per night, breakfast included Cost: From £35 to £45 pppn- single occupancy FT

Caravan & Camping National Trail: 3.4 miles NY396 620 SELF CATERING National Trail: On the Trail NY321 565 Dandy Dinmont The Tranquil Otter

59 Blackford, Carlisle 63 The Lough, Thurstonfield, Cumbria CA6 4EA Cumbria CA5 6HB

T 01228 674 611 T 01228 576 661 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.caravan-camping-carlisle.co.uk W www.thetranquilotter.co.uk Prop: Barbara Inglis Open: Mar – Oct Prop: Nick & Tazeem Cost: Caravan from £16/night, Open: All Year Tent from £13/night Cost: 3 nights short breaks from £450

HOstel National Trail: 0.5 miles NY397 560 B&B and Bunkhouse National Trail: On the Trail NY292 592 Carlisle City Hostel Hillside Farm

60 36 Abbey Street, Carlisle CA3 8TX 64

T 01228 545 637 M 07914 720 821 E [email protected] W www.carlislecityhostel.com Prop: Jonathan and Catherine Open: All Year Cost: £13.50 to £20.00 per night. Dorms and private rooms available.

HOSTEL National Trail: 5 miles NY395 560 Farmhouse built in 1857 with views over the Solway Firth marshes to Scotland. 3 star B&B. Bunk barn is a converted farm stable, graded The Old Brewery Residences by VisitBritain. Warm welcome, farmhouse breakfast. Wi-Fi available. Free car parking 61 Bridge Lane, Caldewgate, Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 5SR Boustead Hill, Burgh-by-Sands, Carlisle CA5 6AA T 01228 597 352 T 01228 576 398 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.impacthousing.org.uk W www.hadrianswalkbnb.co.uk Prop: Dee Carruthers Prop: Mrs Sandra Rudd Open: June - Sept Open: B&B: Mar - Nov, Bunkhouse: All Year FT (Some availability from March) Cost: B&B: £25 - 30 pppn, Bunkhouse: Spaces £10pppn Cost: £25 (U18 £21) FT

58 See pages 50-51 to view the accommodation location map 59 Section Three Brampton to Ravenglass

FARMHOUSE National Trail: On the Trail NY293 591 Guest Accommodation National Trail: 0.1 miles NY222 627 Highfield Farm Wallsend Guest House, Wigwams® & Tea Room

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Set in beautiful surroundings overlooking the Solway. Highfield Farm offers beautiful appointed en suite rooms with award-winning breakfasts using home grown & fair trade produce. We also have a campsite on site which has toilet, shower & full kitchen facilities with complimentary tea & coffee.

Boustead Hill, Burgh-by-Sands, Carlisle CA5 6AA T 01228 576 060 / 07976 170 538 E [email protected] W www.highfield-holidays.co.uk Prop: Julie Gaitskell Open: Farmhouse: All Year, FT Campsite: Mar-Oct Cost: Farmhouse: £35pppn b+b, Campsite: £10 per pitch per night

Bed and Breakfast National Trail: On the Trail NY224 627 Shore Gate House

66 Beautiful village location at the west end of Hadrian’s Wall Trail. All rooms en suite. Gardens. Car parking available. Tea Room open April to October - advance bookings welcome. Deluxe camping cabins available, offering luxury and independence with ensuite shower and toilet, mini kitchen and TV.

Located in Bowness-on-Solway, this former mill dates back to 1684 with views over the Solway Firth onto south west Scotland. Private parking available for long or short stays. All rooms en suite. Cooked breakfast included. Bowness-on-Solway, Cumbria CA7 5BH The Old Rectory, Bowness-on-Solway CA7 5AF T 01697 351 308 T 016973 51055 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.wallsend.net W www.shoregatehouse.co.uk Prop: Lyn and Andy Lewis Open: All Year Prop: Alan Graham & Theresa MacPake FT Cost: From £45 pppn including breakfast Open: All Year Deluxe camping cabins from Cost: From £35 pppn sharing £60.00 per unit per night FT

60 See pages 50-51 to view the accommodation location map 61 Hadrian’s Wall Country

Section Three Brampton to Ravenglass List of advertisers

Name Town Map Ref Page Guest Accommodation National Trail: On the Trail NY224 628 Eden Golf Club Crosby-on-Eden F 26 The Old Chapel Errington Reay & Co Ltd Barden Mill E 26 Farlam Hall Hotel Brampton 39 49 68 Bowness-on-Solway, Cumbria CA7 5BL Fell View Cottage Nr Hexham 21 44 Glendale Mews Haltwhistle 31 47 T 01697 351 126 Go Ape Matfen Matfen C 25 E [email protected] Greencarts Humshaugh 12 40 W www.oldchapelbownessonsolway.com The Grey Bull Haltwhistle 29 47 The Hadrian Wall 11 40 Prop: Mrs Maureen Miller Hadrian’s Haul Newcastle upon Tyne 23 Open: All Year Hadrian’s Wall Gateway Lanercost D 24 Cost: £30 pppn Hallmark Hotel Carlisle Carlisle 58 58 including breakfast FT Hedgefield House Blaydon on Tyne 4 36 Hexham Hideaway Hexham 10 40 Highfield Farm Burgh-by-Sands 65 60 Tourist Information Centres Hill on the Wall Gilsland 37 48 Hillside Farm and Bunkhouse Burgh-by-Sands 64 59 Maryport T 01900 811 450 E [email protected] Holmhead Greenhead 34 48 Houghton North Farm Hostel Heddon on the Wall 5 36 Silloth T 016973 31944 E [email protected] Hullerbank Brampton 44 53 Huntercrook Lodge Bardon Mill 22 44 Carlisle T 01228 598 596 E [email protected] Kellah Farm Haltwhistle 35 48 Brampton T 01697 73433 Knockupworth Hall Carlisle 62 59 Lanercost Bed and Breakfast Lanercost 41 52 Lanercost Tea Rooms Lanercost 1 19 Lanercost Holiday Cottages Lanercost 42 52 Langley Castle Hotel Haydon Bridge 16 42 Lock Up Mews Bellingham 18 43 Long Byres at Talkin Head 45 53 List of advertisers The Metropolitan Whitley Bay 3 35 Mr George’s Museum of Time Haltwhistle B 24 New Pallyards Hethersgill 43 53 Name Town Map Ref Page Oaktree Lodge Whitley Bay 1 34 2 The Crofts Corbridge 9 37 Old Brewery Residences Caldewgate 61 58 Abberley House Carlisle 56 57 The Old Chapel Bowness-on-Solway 68 62 Abbey Bridge Lanercost 46 53P Albatross Backpackers Inn Newcastle upon Tyne 2 34 Open Book Visitor Guiding Brampton 23 Angus Hotel Carlisle Carlisle 55 56 Park Lodge Whitley Bay 7 37 April Cottage Corbridge 8 37 Park Broome Lodge Crosby on Eden 54 56 Ashcroft Guest House Haltwhistle 28 46 Quarry Side B&B & Campsite Brampton 40 49 Ashleigh Guest House Carlisle 57 57 Riverdale Hall Hotel Bellingham 19 43 Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant Wark-on-Tyne 14 41 Saddle Skedaddle Newcastle upon Tyne 22 Bleatarn Park Holiday Cottages Irthington 50 54 Border Air Tours Carlisle H 26 Sandysike Bunkhouse Brampton 48 54 Braemar Haydon Bridge 15 42 Saughy Rigg Farm Guest House Haltwhistle 26 46 Bridge House Haltwhistle 25 45 Shepherd’s Walks Newcastle upon Tyne 22 Brookside Villa Gilsland 36 48 Shore Gate House Bowness-on-Solway 66 60 Broomshaw Hill Farm Haltwhistle 30 47 Stonewalls Campsite Laversdale 52 56 Burnhead Haltwhistle 27 46 String of Horses Inn Brampton 47 54 Bush Nook Gilsland 38 49 Carlisle Castle Carlisle G 26 Tottergill Brampton 53 56 Carlisle City Hostel Carlisle 60 58 Tranquil Otter Thurstonfield 63 59 Carraw Farm Humshaugh 20 44 Twice Brewed Inn Bardon Mill 23 45 Carr Edge Newbrough 13 40 Vallum Barn Irthington 49 54 Castle Hill View Bellingham 17 43 Walby Farm Park Crosby-on-Eden A 24 Common House Farm Holiday Cottages Melkridge 24 45 Walkers Baggage Transfer Brampton 21 Contours Walking Holidays Wirksworth 23 The Walking Holiday Company Monmouth 21 The Crown at Wetheral Wetheral 51 55 Dandy Dinmont Caravan & Camping Site Blackford 59 58 Wallsend Guest House Bowness-on-Solway 67 61 Duke of Wellington Inn Newton 6 36 Wydon Farm Haltwhistle 32 47

62 63 Support the Wall Did you know that every yard of the 150-mile long World Heritage Site costs £5 each year to look after? As you can imagine, the Wall needs your help and support.

So how can you help? Why not ‘adopt’ a digital stone in the online Hadrian’s Wall? From as little as £3, you can be the proud owner of a virtual stone in the virtual Wall. If you want to give a monthly donation, your stone can be enhanced with a digital Roman soldier. There are even turrets and forts which can be sponsored. Visit adoptastone.co.uk to make a donation.

If you’re on the go, you can give with your phone. Simply text Wall22 with your £ donation (eg Wall22 £10) to 70070 and your contribution will go straight to conserving and protecting the Wall. Or if you see a Hadrian’s Wall collection box while visiting, please pop in any spare change.

Thank you

64 Competition Lanercost Holiday Cottages have teamed up with Hadrian’s Wall Country to offer a £500 holiday voucher to spend on a wonderful self catering holiday close to Hadrian’s Wall in North Cumbria. Choose from six beautiful holiday cottages situated just 400 yards from Hadrian’s Wall and next to magnificent 12th century Lanercost Priory. Offering the ideal base for all the family whether you’re into walking, cycling or just want to explore this stunning and historic landscape. There’s even an on site Tea Room, open 7 days a week. Discover an ancient and enchanting place – the perfect rural escape.

To enter the competition and for terms & conditions, please go to visithadrianswall.co.uk/ competitions

Bonam fortunam!

65 “Discover an ancient and enchanting place - the perfect rural escape.”

Stay in one of six luxury holiday cottages in the heart of Naworth Castle Estate. Many original features and modern comforts, privacy and style, all in a truly magical setting.

For more information call 016977 3229 or book online at www.lanercost.co.uk